Liverpool fans expressed their disappointment with Dominik Szoboszlai’s performance on social media after he struggled to make an impact in their 2-1 Premier League victory against Brighton & Hove Albion. The match took place at Anfield on November 2, just days after Liverpool’s narrow 3-2 win over Brighton in the EFL Cup Round of 16.
Brighton dominated the first half, taking the lead in the 14th minute when Ferdi Kadioglu scored with a shot that hit the post. They continued to pressure Liverpool, with Danny Welbeck and Georginio Rutter coming close to scoring but failing to convert. Although Liverpool had a rough start to the second half, they began to find their rhythm. Brighton’s goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen, made two critical saves against shots from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah.
The equalizer came in the 69th minute when a cross from Cody Gakpo went through the crowd and into the net. Just three minutes later, Salah scored with a powerful shot into the top-left corner, sealing the win for Liverpool.
Despite the victory, Szoboszlai’s lackluster performance led to fan frustration. In his 66 minutes on the field, he did not register any goals or assists, created only one chance, and did not attempt any shots or tackles. Fans expressed their dissatisfaction online, with some suggesting that he hasn’t met expectations this season.
One fan commented, “I think Szoboszlai should be sold in January. He’s not contributing at all.” Another said, “Szobo just seems to be pretending to be a footballer lately.”
Reactions included:
– “Notice how we scored two goals after Szoboszlai was taken off?”
– “The team played better after Szobo left,” and
– “With Szobo off, we actually look like a proper team. Inject it!”
Some were more critical, stating, “Honestly, Szoboszlai has been disappointing. I expected much more.” Another questioned, “Why does Szoboszlai start over Jones? He’s been poor in possession this season.”
Liverpool’s comeback highlighted their resilience, with Trent Alexander-Arnold receiving the highest rating of 8.3 for the match, according to Footballwave. After a subdued first half, he stepped up in the second half, creating two chances, completing eight out of nine dribbles with 89% accuracy, making two clearances, three recoveries, and winning 12 duels, showcasing his strong defensive form under manager Arne Slot.
With Manchester City and Arsenal losing on Saturday, Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with 25 points from 10 games, holding a two-point lead over City and a seven-point gap ahead of fourth-placed Arsenal.
